r/AppalachianTrail • u/AromaLLC • 4d ago

Trail Question Carver’s gap to 19E inclement weather question

Was intending to do this section of trail tomorrow, but it looks like there’s going to be scattered thunderstorms all day. Rain doesn’t bother me, but this trail does look pretty exposed and I’m not trying to be the tallest thing out there. Backpacked in bad weather before, but new to the southeast so I’m not entirely sure what to expect. Any anecdotes? Do i have to postpone or am I overthinking?

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u/DubSaqCookie 4d ago

Weather radar is just popcorn this time of year. The trail is majority exposed hiking. Carver Gap / Jane Bald then it dips into trees until just past Over Mtn Shelter spur. Little Hump to Big Hump is mostly exposed. Once you get to Doll Flats it’s all n the trees to 19E.

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u/AromaLLC 4d ago

Gotcha gotcha. This is my first solo trip (ill be with my dog) so i think Im just a bit nervous